Netherlands has been approved to buy 17 CH-47F helicopters, with customer unique post-modifications, by the U.S. State Department.
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Category: Air Force
Philippine Air Force’s first C-295 arrived home Mar. 22
The first C-295 for Philippine Air Force has arrived at Clark Airbase on Mar. 22. The base also happens to be home of the Air Logistics Command.
Photo: Airbus
RMAF hands over 2 S61A-4 helicopters to Army
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has officially transferred the first two of 12 upgraded S61A-4 helicopters to the Army.
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Photo: RMAF
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Boeing to offer KC-46A for Japan’s new air refueling tanker contest this year
Boeing says it expects Japan to launch a competition for a new air refueling tanker this year and will offer the KC-46A.
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USAF has shortage of 520 active duty pilots
The U.S. Air Force has a shortage of 520 active duty pilots due to force structure cuts and poaching from commercial airlines.
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